[CU2] Black car, what to do?

[HunterZero]

Make sure you mention the paint protection to the repairer, they might be able to sort it out for you - but check whether there will be a cost, and what the cost will be.

The dent removal process alone should not necessitate repainting if it's done right - hence Paintless Dent Removal. But the trick with getting out dents is they have to be able to get behind the dent to get it out. If they can't reasonably get behind the dent, then they may drill holes! Check if they are planning on doing this... Don't be afraid to ask the technician to explain the techniques they're planning on using.

Might be wise to get a couple of other opinions too - but it depends how fussy you are.

- HZ

[furythree]

hey ive been noticng alot of REALLLLy light scratch marks. like randomly long lines appearing on my door. obviously someone or something caused them, but theyre like in really wierd positions that look like a door cudnt have done it, and a person would have been a midget to "brush past" against it.
its a volcanic grey car. so only noiceable up close.

would waxing and stuff protect it from light scratches? wax is like a spray or something right? or something in a tub you rub on?

[Type R Positive]

hey ive been noticng alot of REALLLLy light scratch marks. like randomly long lines appearing on my door. obviously someone or something caused them, but theyre like in really wierd positions that look like a door cudnt have done it, and a person would have been a midget to "brush past" against it.
its a volcanic grey car. so only noiceable up close.

would waxing and stuff protect it from light scratches? wax is like a spray or something right? or something in a tub you rub on?

spider webs from washing perhaps.

learn to detail your car.

[avantgarde84]

Just returned from the Paintless Dent Removal workshop to clarify the work for the $400 repair price tag. Apparently due to the difficult location, the dent removal cannot be done paintless. After the dent gets flattened out using a special tool (which strips the paint at the contact points where the tool would sit on the surface), the whole left rear door plus the panel where the fuel door is at will be re-sprayed. Then the shiny surface coat will be put on, inclusive for that price I was quoted.

As for paint protection, apparently the boss was advising me and other customers to only re-apply paint protection after at least 3 weeks after re-spraying the panel because it takes about that time for the paint's solvent to completely dry out and not interfere with the paint protection. Anyway to re-apply the paint protection over the left rear door and left rear panel is $50, which brings the total to $460 to get it back looking new...

Still trying to convince myself if I should/should not spend that money to do up the scuff marks. Keep looking at all sorts of angles to see if it really is that bad or noticeable that would require the repair.... Any other suggestions/comments from you guys?

[furythree]

wats detail?

[tony1234]

Just returned from the Paintless Dent Removal workshop to clarify the work for the $400 repair price tag. Apparently due to the difficult location, the dent removal cannot be done paintless. After the dent gets flattened out using a special tool (which strips the paint at the contact points where the tool would sit on the surface), the whole left rear door plus the panel where the fuel door is at will be re-sprayed. Then the shiny surface coat will be put on, inclusive for that price I was quoted.

As for paint protection, apparently the boss was advising me and other customers to only re-apply paint protection after at least 3 weeks after re-spraying the panel because it takes about that time for the paint's solvent to completely dry out and not interfere with the paint protection. Anyway to re-apply the paint protection over the left rear door and left rear panel is $50, which brings the total to $460 to get it back looking new...

Still trying to convince myself if I should/should not spend that money to do up the scuff marks. Keep looking at all sorts of angles to see if it really is that bad or noticeable that would require the repair.... Any other suggestions/comments from you guys?

Post some pics and we'll be able to give you a better idea of which way to go.

[denot]

Hey tony, press the "<" button on the bottom of the page (next to "<< First" button and you should see avantgarde84 post with pics

[buddah51au]

hey ive been noticng alot of REALLLLy light scratch marks. like randomly long lines appearing on my door. obviously someone or something caused them, but theyre like in really wierd positions that look like a door cudnt have done it, and a person would have been a midget to "brush past" against it.
its a volcanic grey car. so only noiceable up close.

would waxing and stuff protect it from light scratches? wax is like a spray or something right? or something in a tub you rub on?

A good detail should bring it up like new again

[tony1234]

Hey tony, press the "<" button on the bottom of the page (next to "<< First" button and you should see avantgarde84 post with pics

Ah ok i see them.
Must be blind.

[Joystick]

Just returned from the Paintless Dent Removal workshop to clarify the work for the $400 repair price tag. Apparently due to the difficult location, the dent removal cannot be done paintless. After the dent gets flattened out using a special tool (which strips the paint at the contact points where the tool would sit on the surface), the whole left rear door plus the panel where the fuel door is at will be re-sprayed. Then the shiny surface coat will be put on, inclusive for that price I was quoted.

As for paint protection, apparently the boss was advising me and other customers to only re-apply paint protection after at least 3 weeks after re-spraying the panel because it takes about that time for the paint's solvent to completely dry out and not interfere with the paint protection. Anyway to re-apply the paint protection over the left rear door and left rear panel is $50, which brings the total to $460 to get it back looking new...

Still trying to convince myself if I should/should not spend that money to do up the scuff marks. Keep looking at all sorts of angles to see if it really is that bad or noticeable that would require the repair.... Any other suggestions/comments from you guys?

I'm pretty fussy about my Euro so I would definetly pay the $460 to get it repaired like new. I guess it depends how fussy you are...

Have a crack at trying to get the paint damage repaired yourself by detailing the area, it's worth a shot first.

[avantgarde84]

Yeah, I am actually pretty inclined to get it repaired properly too, just the inconvenience of having the car left in the workshop overnight and of course the $$$ for the job. Will be getting the touchup paint this coming Tuesday, will give it a go and see if that helps divert attention from the actual dent. Just thought once the obvious scuffs are painted over the damage wont be so noticeable. But of course I hope there wont be any obvious colour tone difference. Are there any things that I should be looking out for when attempting to paint over the areas? My idea is to just give the area a good thorough wash and dry, then touch up the damage areas...

[Joystick]

Yeah, I am actually pretty inclined to get it repaired properly too, just the inconvenience of having the car left in the workshop overnight and of course the $$$ for the job. Will be getting the touchup paint this coming Tuesday, will give it a go and see if that helps divert attention from the actual dent. Just thought once the obvious scuffs are painted over the damage wont be so noticeable. But of course I hope there wont be any obvious colour tone difference. Are there any things that I should be looking out for when attempting to paint over the areas? My idea is to just give the area a good thorough wash and dry, then touch up the damage areas...

That's what I'd do.

It might be worth while posting a thread in the car/detailing section with your pics. There's a guy called Dave that is extremely knowledgeble in this area and he'll be able to give you some very sound advice.

Not to mention others that probably don't look under the Euro forums.